Dan Skelton is training L’Eau Du Sud for the Champion Chase at Cheltenham, following an impressive victory in the Shloer Chase where he won by 15 lengths. This marks a significant return for L’Eau Du Sud, who has not raced in 223 days prior to this upcoming event.

Skelton has expressed confidence in L’Eau Du Sud’s ability, stating, “He loves running fresh,” which bodes well given the horse’s limited racing this season. L’Eau Du Sud has only two runs so far, winning both by a combined total of 33 lengths.

In addition to L’Eau Du Sud, Skelton is also focusing on other horses. Kateira has been highlighted as his each-way horse of the week for the Coral Cup, carrying 11 stone—a notable reduction from her previous weight of 12 stone.

Skelton remarked, “I have put up Kateira as my each-way horse of the week in all the previews and the ground has come right for her in the old Coral Cup.” This suggests a strategic approach as he prepares for the upcoming races.

Bossman Jack has shown good form in his last two outings, while Soldier Reeves finished second in a race at Haydock prior to Cheltenham. Meanwhile, Majborough recently made headlines by winning the Dublin Racing Festival by an impressive 19 lengths.

Skelton is also keenly aware of the competition, particularly from Willie Mullins, as he aims to surpass him in the trainers’ championship. “We will have to do a lot to beat Majborough, but we are very happy with our prep,” he noted, indicating a strong commitment to his training regimen.

The Champion Chase will be a pivotal moment for Skelton and his team, as they look to capitalize on their recent successes and the form of their horses. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the final line-up for the race, but anticipation is building as the event approaches.

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